Exploring on American Empress
Modern-day exploration aboard American Empress By Steve Leland I’d had Tina Turner belting out “Proud Mary” in my head since first planning this cruise adventure through the Pacific Northwest. The closest I’d ever been to a paddlewheel steamboat was the less-than-epic 100-yard, five-minu
American Queen Steamboat Company Reveals American Duchess Suites
American Queen Steamboat Company Reveals American Duchess Suites Cruise News – Oct. 25, 2016 American Queen Steamboat Company has announced it will be the first and only all-suite riverboat with lofts on the Mississippi River when its launches the new American Duchess next year. The first pur
Like a Local: Budapest
Bring on Budapest Close the guidebooks and let a local lead the way. By Jennifer Walker When I was 8, my Hungarian mother decided to move us to Budapest so I could learn the language. Even though we returned to the UK when I was 11, I always wanted to go back. So three years […]
Vitamin Sea: Relaxing on the River
Relaxing on the River Discover the spa options on today’s modern river ships. By Fran Golden A cruise aboard the 36-passenger river ship Avalon Myanmar on the Irrawaddy introduces you to an exotic land where few tourists have been before. The experience comes complete with visiting golden temples
Cruise Ship Review: AmaWaterways AmaDara
AmaDara sets sail for history, culture, and wonder. Story and photography by Michel Verdure There is always a heightened level of anticipation and excitement on an inaugural cruise. In this case, the new ship in town is AmaDara. AmaWaterways began its Mekong River adventures with La Marguerite in 20
Cruise Ship Review: Viking Star
A Star Is Born Viking Ocean Cruises debuts with a flagship like no other: Viking Star By Fran Golden Standing in your swimsuit in the first-at-sea snow room aboard Viking Star, snowflakes gently falling from the ceiling, your feet in snow and your body absolutely freezing in sub-zero temperatures, y